2027 Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region
Pharmacy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacy programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 36 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Pharmacy in the Southeast Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Pharmacy
Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best school in the country for a degree in pharmacy. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 144 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $101,641 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 138 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $114,226 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete this degree.
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Samford University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Birmingham. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of Samford University earn a median of $108,029 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Belmont University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Belmont University graduates 70% of students within six years. Belmont University awarded about 56 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $117,324. Students borrow a median of $23,447 to complete this degree.
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University Of Florida came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 229 pharmacy degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $86,371 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University placed #6 among the best pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 133 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $110,525 early in their careers. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans.
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Shenandoah University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Shenandoah University graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 109 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Shenandoah University earn around $120,473 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,005 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #8 position for pharmacy this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 96 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $101,440 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,537.
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University Of Kentucky landed the #9 spot for pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 129 pharmacy degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $90,985 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094.
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High Point University landed the #10 spot for pharmacy this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of High Point. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 43 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $113,352 in their early career. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans.
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The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center placed #11 among the best pharmacy schools. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Memphis. There were roughly 128 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $89,655 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,679 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences placed #12 among the best pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences awarded about 85 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $115,173 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,106.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 93 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $90,076 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree.
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Union University came in at #14 for pharmacy this year. Union University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 26 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Union University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $105,478 in their early career. Union University graduates carry a median of $28,605 in student loans.
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Lipscomb University placed #15 among the best pharmacy schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 36 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. Pharmacy graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $108,662 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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Mercer University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 98 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Mercer University earn around $107,402 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,463.
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Nova Southeastern University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy schools. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 222 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $101,636 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree.
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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #18 position for pharmacy this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 84 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $96,228. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000.
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Presbyterian College earned the #19 position for pharmacy this year. Set in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Presbyterian College awarded about 29 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $107,609 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,803.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 81 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree.
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Xavier University Of Louisiana landed the #21 spot for pharmacy this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 102 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Xavier University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Xavier University Of Louisiana earn around $106,695 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,777 to complete this degree.
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Medical University Of South Carolina landed the #22 spot for pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. About 65 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Medical University Of South Carolina in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Medical University Of South Carolina generally make around $87,597. Students borrow a median of $29,043 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia University placed #23 among the best pharmacy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 pharmacy degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Pharmacy graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $87,210 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach placed #24 among the best pharmacy schools. Set in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $110,574 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,787.
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East Tennessee State University came in at #25 for pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 53 pharmacy degrees were awarded at East Tennessee State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $96,490 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,301.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.